Because I set a pretty strict budget for the One Room Challenge, I am going to try and DIY some art for the walls as placeholders until I can afford find the perfect “forever” art for the walls. I definitely need an impactful, oversized statement piece for over the bed.
My super creative and thrifty friend Alyson, who is also participating in the One Room Challenge, posted last week about framed botanical wrapping paper (so genius). And I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it.
It got me remembering some beautiful blog posts about framed marbled paper….
Kristen F. Davis Designs via Little Green Notebook
There are some tutorials on how to make marbled paper, but there are some really affordable and gorgeous “pre-made” options out there:
I think these would be beautiful put into simple oversized frames, with or without a mat.
Here are some other easy and affordable ideas I am considering attempting:
via Flickr
the amazing Jamie Meares of i suwannee
What do you think? What is your favorite? Can I pull this off??
